He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.
Célébration
Alborosie Lyrics
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G: get yourself together make we dance and sing
celebration
A: we listen the musiv from the king 1
when the music hit we not go feel no pain
from reggae got me so life never been the same
massive dem a bawl selector come again
alborosie gentleman deh pon top of the game
burning like a flame going through my vein
babylon not like it now dem gon insane
see dem a rush all of di ghetto youth dem outta di lane
life and direct we a celebrate
ten thousand people waitin at the gate
no arms out at the dance we ago tolerate
hafi make dem know seh stictly niceness we generate
. 2
now gimme the riddim make me nice up the place
sound a bubble girl a wind up deh waist
now grab no trouble shot a secure di place
police and soldier dem have a smile pon dem face
a just a one drop make my people dem move up
turn up the mic and blast the speakers with a shake up
just drop the bass and the drum come cool off
selector come again wave unno hands pull up
coro...3
through the music we will find a solution
take yourself away from all the confusion
lift you high above you mental pollution
dis is each and every one conclusion
through expierenced tuff life now me wiser
many scars upon me back make me stronger
no longer blind no longer weak now me higher
higher then higher redder than fire.
coro.
The song "Celebration" by Alborosie is all about celebrating the power of reggae music and the impact it's had on people's lives. The song emphasizes the positive influence of reggae music and how it can bring people together.
The first verse of the song encourages people to get together and celebrate with music and dance. Alborosie emphasizes that reggae music makes people happy and helps them forget their worries. The lyrics also reference the popularity of reggae music, highlighting the fact that it appeals to people from all walks of life.
The second verse of the song encourages people to let go of their worries and immerse themselves in the music. The lyrics reference the security at the event and the cooperation between the police and the attendees. The focus is on the unity and positivity generated by the music.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that music can bring about solutions, help people escape confusion, and elevate their mood. The lyrics also highlight the role of reggae music in shaping people's perspectives on life - it can make people wiser and stronger, and help them rise above their challenges.
Overall, the song "Celebration" is a powerful tribute to the transformative power of reggae music, both as a source of joy and a force for positive change in people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
get yourself together make we dance and sing
Let's unite and celebrate by dancing and singing together
we listen the musiv from the king 1
We're listening to the music of the king of reggae (Bob Marley)
when the music hit we not go feel no pain
The power of music can make us forget our troubles and feel no pain
from reggae got me so life never been the same
Reggae music has had such a profound impact on my life that it has forever changed me
massive dem a bawl selector come again
The crowd is cheering for the DJ to play the song again
alborosie gentleman deh pon top of the game
Alborosie is at the top of his game as a reggae artist
sweet reggae music going trough your brain
The pleasant sound of reggae music is filling your mind
burning like a flame going through my vein
The passion and energy of reggae music is coursing through me
babylon not like it now dem gon insane
Those in power (Babylon) are feeling threatened by the positive message of reggae music
see dem a rush all of di ghetto youth dem outta di lane
Those in power are trying to push the ghetto youth out of the way to prevent them from being empowered by reggae music
life and direct we a celebrate
We're celebrating life directly through the power of music
ten thousand people waitin at the gate
There are ten thousand people eagerly waiting to join the celebration
no arms out at the dance we ago tolerate
We won't tolerate any violence or aggression at the dance
hafi make dem know seh stictly niceness we generate
We want everyone to know that the celebration is all about generating positivity and goodness for all
now gimme the riddim make me nice up the place
Give me the rhythm so I can create a joyful atmosphere
sound a bubble girl a wind up deh waist
The sound is so good that even the girls are dancing energetically
now grab no trouble shot a secure di place
Let's maintain order and security so everyone can enjoy the celebration
police and soldier dem have a smile pon dem face
Even the police and soldiers are enjoying the positivity of the celebration
a just a one drop make my people dem move up
The simple rhythm of the music is enough to make people move joyfully
turn up the mic and blast the speakers with a shake up
Increase the volume and get everyone pumped up with the music
just drop the bass and the drum come cool off
Let the deep bass and the drum beats soothe the crowd
selector come again wave unno hands pull up
The DJ is playing the song again and the crowd is waving their hands in excitement
through the music we will find a solution
Music has the power to help us find solutions to our problems
take yourself away from all the confusion
Let's use the power of music to escape from the confusion and chaos of the world
lift you high above you mental pollution
Music can lift us up and free us from mental pollution or negativity
dis is each and every one conclusion
This is the conclusion that everyone has come to
through expierenced tuff life now me wiser
Through the difficult experiences of life, I've gained wisdom
many scars upon me back make me stronger
The scars on my back from life's challenges have made me stronger
no longer blind no longer weak now me higher
I'm no longer blind or weak, but now I'm higher in spirit and more empowered
higher then higher redder than fire.
I'm reaching for greater heights and burning with passion like fire
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@desinger1x
ya know, reggae music really makes me forget all my problems. when i listen it, i think of nothing. and it feels so GREAT! it put a smile on my face every day :)
@MebutiButi-uh3dz
So true. JAH BLESS
@mmills007
dude big up from the U.S. wish more people from the states knew of these guys....I and I !!!! jahlove
@danielpoort6523
bigggg upppppp to gentleman from Den Haag Holland ❤❤❤❤❤
@Minos252
Sweet reggae music going through your brain, burning like a flame going through my vein..
@filmwizardguy13
Heyo from New Orleans, Gentleman all the way!
@tutun21
Ganja Bless !!! Peace & Respect from Romania
@stapweed
ALBOROSIE AND GENTLEMAN DEM A TOP OF DI GAME!!! BIG UP!BIG UP!BIG UP!
@crazygood80
Big Up from Arizona. Blazin in the desert. 420 to all
@Anthonyo1
hell yeah!!! 2 europeans respected in the reggae world collaborating, bringing their talents together to uplift the people with beautiful musiccccc!!!! yeeeeaaahhh!!